Robert Sternowski, BS, MSEE
Mr. Sternowski has extensive experience in electrical engineering, business development, and corporate management.
Contact information
- Robert H. Sternowski, BS, MSEE
- President, Softronics Ltd. Inc.
- 1080 East Post Road, Suite 1
- Marion, IA 52302
- T: (319) 447 1446
- E: bobs@softronicsltd.com
- URL: https://softronicsltd.com/
General information
Mr. Sternowski has extensive experience in engineering, business development, and corporate management. He is adept at conceiving, designing, and implementing advanced solutions for special projects, particularly in the fields of wireless and radio communications, electronic warfare, and surveillance. He has a strong technical background, with 28 awarded patents and a history of leadership in engineering and management roles.
Education
- BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH (1969)
- Master of Commerce, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA (1972)
- MS in Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA (1977)
Professional training and experience
- President, Softronics Ltd. (2004-Present)
- Oversee business development, corporate management, system engineering, and project management
- Lead the development and implementation of advanced solutions for special projects
- Create internal business, market, and product plans to justify investment
- Rockwell Collins Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA (1973-2004)
- Various positions in engineering and management of military radio and communications equipment and systems
- 1973-1975: Radio and power supply designer
- 1975-1977: Program Manager
- 1977-1980: Engineering Department Head (125 people)
- 1980-1998: Business Area Manager for special projects, covert communications, surveillance systems, and electronics warfare
- 1998-2001: Engineering Director, advanced projects, surveillance, and electronic warfare (110 people, $25M annual budget)
- 2001-2004: Senior Member of Technical Staff for special projects, including covert communications, homeland security, and advanced satellite systems
- Worked on initial system and terminal design for TCS satellite system as a member of Lockheed team
Relevant patents (of 28 patents awarded to Mr. Sternowski)
- US 6,297,758: Electro-Optical Scanning Analog-to-Digital Converter
- US 6,697,008: Distributed Electronic Warfare System
- US 7,092,645: Electro-Optical Microwave Communications System
- US 8,693,584: Multi-channel Transmitter and Receiver
- US 8,891,673: System and Method for a Multi-channel Transmitter and Receiver
Professional societies
- Senior Member, IEEE; Member since 1968
- Member, Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honors Fraternity
Special qualifications and skills
- Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical), State of Iowa, #8336
- Commercial radiotelephone license, since 1964; Amateur radio license, since 1963
- Security: Currently inactive TS/SBI/poly, other clearances
- Served on Defense Science Board, 2002/2003 term, “Wideband CDMA” Study